The world economy : global trade policy 2012 /

This is the nineteenth volume in an annual series in which leading economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments...

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Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Greenaway, David (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
Σειρά:World Economy Special Issues.
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
  • ""Title page
  • Copyright page
  • Contents
  • Notes on Contributors
  • TRADE POLICY REVIEWS
  • 1: Australian Trade Policy Strategy Contradictions
  • Background
  • The Australian Trade Policy Context
  • Trade Policy Review
  • Moving Forward from Preferentialism
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 2: Trade Policy Review for China: Continuing Globalisation Amidst the World Financial Crisis
  • Introduction
  • Main Developments of Chinaâ€?s Trade Policies
  • Economic Development and Structural Changes
  • Domestic Investment and Consumption
  • International Trade""
  • ""Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
  • Outwards Foreign Direct Investments (OFDI)
  • Key Challenges on Chinaâ€?s Economy and Trade
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • 3: Sri Lankaâ€?s Trade Policy: Reverting to Dirigisme?
  • Introduction
  • Policy Context
  • Economic Environment
  • Policy Measures Directly Affecting Imports
  • Export Duties and Incentives
  • Foreign Direct Investment
  • Other Policies Affecting Trade and Investment
  • State-Owned Enterprises
  • Automobile Industry
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • Conclusion
  • References""
  • ""SPECIAL FEATURE ON MALAYSIA
  • 4: Malaysia: A Success Story Stuck in the Middle?
  • Introduction
  • Malaysiaâ€?s Development Record
  • a. Rapid Economic Growth
  • b. Rapid Structural Change
  • c. Consistent Openness
  • d. Competent Macroeconomic Management
  • e. Mixed Social Progress
  • f. Sclerotic Political Economy and Institutions
  • Is Malaysia â€?Stuck in the Middleâ€??
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • CURRENT ISSUES IN CHINA
  • 5: Zhu Rongji Might Be Right: Understanding the Mechanism of Fast Economic Development in China
  • Introduction""
  • ""Some Stylised Facts About Capital Accumulation in China Over the Past 20 Years
  • How Did the New Fiscal Reform Change the Growth Pattern?
  • Role-Play of Regional Governments and Local Finance
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 6: China and the World Trading System
  • Introduction: The Challenge
  • The WTOâ€?s Responsiveness in Historical Context
  • Chinaâ€?s Current Trade Ascendancy and its Implications
  • a. Implications: the Elephant in the Green Room
  • The Dominance to Come
  • What would Future Trade Dominance Imply?
  • a. Self-Interested Openness""
  • ""B. Translating Power into Privilege
  • Anticipating Dominance: Implications for Policy and International Cooperation
  • a. Security of Access to Food, Energy and Other Resources
  • b. Security of Access for Foreign Investments
  • c. Limits to Climate Changeâ€?Motivated Trade Action
  • d. Government Procurement
  • e. Exchange Rates
  • f. Tightening Disciplines on Discrimination
  • Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 7: Chinese Networks and Tariff Evasion
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Theoretical Background
  • Data and Empirical Strategy
  • Results""